kontorissa
Kontorissa is Finnish and refers to the locative form of the noun konttori, which means office or bureau. Konttorin inessive form kontorissa translates to “in the office” and is used to indicate that someone or something is located inside an office space or within an office building. The word is common in standard Finnish and appears in everyday language, workplaces, and written contexts.
Etymology and nuance: Konttori is a loanword from Swedish kontor (and related forms in other Germanic languages).
Usage considerations: Konttori can imply a larger office environment, a corporate office, or the interior space
Grammatical notes: Like other Finnish nouns, konttori changes by case. Examples include Konttorissa (in the office),
- Olin konttorissa koko päivän.
- Asiakirjat ovat konttorissa.
- Yritys avasi uuden konttorin kaupungin keskustaan.
Related terms: toimisto (office), työtila (workplace), työpiste (workstation).